bachelor party

American  

[bach-ler pahr-tee, bach-uh-ler] / ˈbætʃ lər ˌpɑr ti, ˈbætʃ ə lər /

noun

bachelor parties plural

1. a celebration for a soon-to-be groom organized and attended primarily by male friends, often on the night before or in the days leading up to the wedding, and ranging from a formal gathering to a night of drinking and entertainment at a strip joint.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• bachelor parties
  plural

Etymology

Origin of bachelor party

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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bachelor party

“I’m going to be hosting a bachelor party at Willow Springs later this year for future family members.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

Every person has a developed character, except some of the guys at the bachelor party.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024

One man was dressed as a giant pineapple by his friends inside a store as part of his bachelor party celebrations.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2024

Last year, I attended a bachelor party wherein one of the groom’s closest friends was kept out of the planning process because his green text messages would upset the balance of an extensive group chat.

From Slate ● Mar. 21, 2024

“Yes, Dad, I know what a bachelor party is.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen